PESHAWAR: A German delegation visited the University of Engineering and Technology, Peshawar, on Tuesday to discuss cooperation in sustainable construction, energy-efficient buildings, renewable energy, and climate-resilient urban development.
The delegation was led by Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Pakistan Ina Lepel. Other members of the delegation included: Mirjam Buedenbender-Bucholz, head of German Development Cooperation, Maria Poddey, country director GIZ; and Wolfgang Hesse, cluster coordinator for Energy and Climate Change, Alexander Fischer, senior technical advisor and Muhammad Irshad Khan, project head-Energy Efficiency Project.
Dr Muhammad Israr Khan, Secretary Higher Education Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, highlighted the long-standing partnership between Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the German government through Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ). He emphasized the need to identify wind corridors in the province and proposed stronger engagement between UET Peshawar’s technical teams and German institutions in the wind energy sector.
Prof Dr Sadiq Khattak, vice-chancellor, UET Peshawar, welcomed the delegation and assured full cooperation in strengthening academic, technical, and development partnerships for the benefit of the province. He further emphasized the importance of research, innovation and sustainable construction practices in addressing climate and energy chalalenges.
Dr Naveed Ahmed, Director of the Buildings Energy Research Centre (BERC), UET Peshawar, briefed the delegation on the (BERC) performance in promoting energy-efficient and climate-responsive construction practices in Pakistan.
The delegation also visited BERC, Gems and Jewelry Center of Excellence, Earthquake Engineering Center, and Material Testing Lab.
